Thursday, December 13, 2007

Meads Oyster Bar Mosman Bay

This post was stash and hidden somewhere deep in blogger. Not that it is a secret but I was so busy posting more exciting stuff that I totally forgot about this review that I saved. Plus I was looking for the perfect Christmas cookie to bake!

About two months ago, we headed to Meads Oyster Bar Mosman Bay for my birthday. Set near the richest suburbs, this restaurant serves posh nosh. We were there on a Tuesday which also happened to be 1/2 price oysters day. Given that it was a weekday, it was quieter which suited us fine. I remembered feeling so overwhelmed since being engaged 2 days before my birthday and the dinner was a chance to chat and re group ourselves. We did have plenty of time to talk as service was extremely slow. We were there at 6:30pm and only left at around 9:30pm! If it was any other situation, I would have been quite restless but for that occasion, we were so engrossed in our conversation (and plans) that we let it slip.

I can't quite remember what cocktail is this but I'm pretty sure it has tequila, pineapple and cranberries in it. It was refreshing and added a kick to the evening.

First course- Freshly shucked oysters. They served this with 3 kinds of tabasco (hot, green pepper and lemon). We lorvveeeee this. Haven't had oysters for a looong time and this really hit a spot.

AR's main course- Sirlion beef with garlic prawns, mash and mint. The beef was tender and filling. It was grilled medium-just the way we liked it. At any other restaurant, we would have said this was a good steak and worth having. I guess we were expecting something fabulous from this restaurant. Besides, why would we pay AU$38 for a "good steak" when we can get it at around AU$25-$30 at other places?

My main course- Dukkah crusted snapper with potato hash, corn relish, brocallini and marinated tomato strips. I have to admit that it was the words "Dukkah crusted" that sold me on this dish. Again, it was good but not fantastic. The snapper was fresh, the flavors were a little messy to me (given the potato hash + corn relish combi) but it's a good dish. So it didn't "wow" me but a decent meal. The portion size was slightly small for both the steak and fish (and that's coming from me!) as well. Speaking of which AR ate his steak AND 1/4 of my fish!

And as I headed to the ladies, the sneaking AR managed to ask the waitress to do some writing on the dessert plate for me. At that point, I was surprised and happy.. However after that, AR said he had sooo much difficulty getting the attention of the waitress and they weren't too accommodating to his request as well. He had to repeat it a few times before she finally said "I will see what the chef can do". Flexibility is NOT this restaurant forte. AR told me that while reserving our table, he wanted to do a special set menu for us-so that food will be served when we arrived. However, they refused to accommodate the request citing the excuse that they wouldn't know what the chef will have on his menu that day. Couldn't the chef have the menu set on the day we are coming and inform AR about it in the morning/afternoon? Anyhow...AR said whatever he suggested, Meads wasn't too receptive. Too bad for them, because much as we like the venue, we immediately strike it out as a wedding reception venue.

This thick chocolate fondue was ultimate hit among the 2 of us. The only thing was the chocolate was slightly oozing out before we started digging it. Again, this dessert can be found in many other restaurants so it wasn't unique or anything. They didn't have a good selection of desserts as well. On hindsight, we should have just left.Till today, I have not revealed how AR looks like. That's our first photo taken after being engaged. Well, not quite first, but the first photo had me looking like a mess since I was crying so much so this will do ;p AR complained that that was not his best photo but you didn't mind did u? *lopsided smile*Small selection of gifts. The flowers were NOT from AR. From B! Thanks B! B always complains that each time he sent me flowers, he has no idea how they looked like..so here you go!Meads Mosman Bay15 Johnson Pde Mosman Park Opening hours: Mon-Friday 8.30am-late Reservations: 08 9383 3388 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Sat-Sun 8:30am-late

16 comments:

What a lucky girl. AR is always so thoughtful. Ask my hubby do that? Not in a million years. Not a streak of romanticism in him. A pity for the restaurant though that you can't have it there. Am sure you will find somewhere that provides better service.

LIttle corner of mine- his nose is a giveaway! hehe. But yes, he look very chinese even his eating habits/culture are more chinese than Indian (Although i cant take the love of roti canai, dhall and all those indian food away from him!).

Thank you so much for your kind comments all. Meads was not the best restaurant, but nevertheless we did have a fantastic time. Daphne is the sweetest girl I know (not to mention her cooking & baking skills!), and you all have my word that I will continue to treat her very well after our marriage :)

food brings people together, regardless of culture and country of origin. imagine this space like a huge dining table-filled with home cooked food, with people sharing, loving and eating.eat and enjoy.